Island lake (MI)
Rose City, Michigan · 1,299 ft · In Huron-Manistee National Forests
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,299 ft (396 m)1,299 ft396 m
Sites17
Island lake (MI) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 1Standard · up to 8 people60 ft
- 2Standard · up to 8 people70 ft
- 3Standard · up to 8 people50 ft
- 4Standard · up to 8 people55 ft
- 5Standard · up to 8 people55 ft
- 6Standard · up to 8 people60 ft
- 7Standard · up to 8 people65 ft
- 8Standard · up to 8 people50 ft
- 9Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Drinking water
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About
Overview
Island Lake Campground is a popular campground and picnic area featuring a swimming beach marked with buoys on the 58-acre Island Lake. Located on the southern edge of the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest, this site is a short drive North on M-33 from Rose City, MI. This site is gated in the off-season. Island Lake Brochure and Map.
Recreation
Water Activities: Island Lake is a popular location for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The water tempurate is cold with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Anglers can expect to catch sunfish, perch, and bass. Visitors can carry-in kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft a short distance from the day use parking area to day use beach.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Island lake (MI): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, 2% chance of rain59°35°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, 46% chance of rain56°40°
- FriRain Showers, 85% chance of rain51°27°
- SatSunny55°33°
- SunSunny64°41°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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